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Campsite #21 at Flanners Beach Campground, NC
$25
Campsite #21
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 60 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | good |
5/28
5/30
Campsite #21 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 60ft driveway, 50 amp hookup, Accessible, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (13)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 46% |
| 4 star | | 15% |
| 3 star | | 31% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 8% |
@Christine33606 · Camped on Apr 3, 2024 at Campsite #21
Great campground. It is time to clean up the beach area for day use!
@JohnH2789214 · Camped on Dec 8, 2023 at Campsite #21
We've stayed here several times always an excellent experience, older park, well maintained, nice neighbors, Camp Host very helpful and friendly. I've read other reviews that say camp hosts are rude, unfriendly ,etc. In all my years of camping I've never had a "bad" experience with hosts or Park Rangers. I think that the fact that I try to follow the rules of the park and do my best to treat the staffers with courtesy , respect and the awareness that they are there to safeguard the property as well as maintain order and smooth operation of the park and not be my personal servants and with a bit of patience ( I am after all just one of many campers they are taking care of;) is the reason I've had a great series of adventures. As far as the amenities are concerned, this park was established a long time ago... the facilities are well worn but during my stays have always been clean and stocked with basic necessities. With that said, we camp primarily during the "shoulder seasons" ( Spring and fall) :). The water situation is simple, there is potable water available just outside the entrance to the campground, co-located, but at a safe distance from the dump station, just fill up on your way in or use containers and fill up at one of the interior water faucets. Folks this is a beautiful old campground, the price is very reasonable, the location is great; no it doesn't have a heated pool,or a golf course, or a casino but it doesn't cost $200.00 a night either.
@LeeL2710813 · Camped on Nov 22, 2023 at Campsite #21
This is the 2nd year we were at Flanners Beach for Thanksgiving and I think the park was in better shape this year. The new camp hosts, Christine and Claire made us feel very welcome and were a please to meet.
@Catherine20695 · Camped on Oct 28, 2023 at Campsite #21
Great site with privacy. Showers were warm and clean. Beach access was not easy as the cliff has eroded and theyve not redone the trails.
@CathyW952E48D7 · Camped on Jul 5, 2023 at Campsite #21
Chose Flanners based on being invited to co-camp with another couple. We love the New Bern area and thought a new type of camping, that we had not experienced yet would be an adventure. The bath houses and the camping sites were good. The only issue was that the dump site for the black water tank was not functional( I assume due to heavy rain).
@MichaelR189137 · Camped on Jun 11, 2023 at Campsite #21
The gate. Did I say the ridiculous gate? Or maybe it was the gate.
The hosts demand that campers have to get out to open the gate to come in and then get out again to close the gate. The gate halves are 2 feet apart, you can't latch or lock them if you wanted to. It aggravated everyone in the place every time we went in or out during our stay.
The local area is great. Lot's to do and see. We toured historical New Bern, Havelock, Beaufort, and other small towns. We really enjoyed the area.
The hosts demand that campers have to get out to open the gate to come in and then get out again to close the gate. The gate halves are 2 feet apart, you can't latch or lock them if you wanted to. It aggravated everyone in the place every time we went in or out during our stay.
The local area is great. Lot's to do and see. We toured historical New Bern, Havelock, Beaufort, and other small towns. We really enjoyed the area.
@JohnA1386005 · Camped on May 20, 2023 at Campsite #21
The campground was nice and very quiet. The problem is simply the campground hosts. They might be the laziest hosts we've encountered in over 5 years of full time rving. They require that you keep the gate closed at all times which is an incredible PITA. Despite their site being literally right next to the gate, you simply have to call them so they can tell you not to speed and keep dogs on the leash. I want that job where I get to stay for free and don't actually do any work. Trails were great but the beach is closed. Cell coverage was good with AT&T. Bathrooms were acceptable but but very clean for hosts that don't do anything else.
@GustavoM822314 · Camped on May 15, 2023 at Campsite #21
Nice, well maintained, quiet campground !
@SuzanneB159346 · Camped on Feb 17, 2023 at Campsite #21
Beautiful place. Quiet & clean. Definitely would camp here again.
@TimothyH300936 · Camped on Feb 5, 2023 at Campsite #21
Beautiful site, clean campground, fantastic host. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Will return. Wonderful trails. Only sad thing Beach was closed and could not access it due to hurricane damage. Visit 02/2023
@briand957 · Camped on Dec 22, 2021 at Campsite #21
3 yrs post hurricane and infrastructure still not addressed. one bath house closed, beach access unavailable. sites need pruning on sides for back in. water spigots leaking a lot. no electric outlet in bath house, couldn't shave. 1 toilet on men's not enough.
@ChrisJ552 · Camped on Nov 24, 2021 at Campsite #21
The host here was extremely rude! Beyond being belligerent, he was walking through campsites looking for reasons to cause problems. The beach access shows no signs of being restored after years of being in this condition. The hiking and bike trails are often disrupted by fallen trees. It is sad to see a park with such potential, be mismanaged to the point of becoming a last resort location. It really is a beautiful place, ruined by the host, lack of maintenance and neglect!
@DebraC396 · Camped on May 13, 2021 at Campsite #21
Great campground with large private sites surrounded by foliage. Easy access. Nice trails through old growth forest. My only regret is that there's little view of the river and no trail down the riverside. We'll be back.
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